The Queen has suddenly appeared above Kawaii Mansion, but why now? To answer this, we must take a step back in time to while Ronin, Indrim, and Vamor where stranded on the road. We begin at Hellgan Castle, in the north most part of the world. There Dralmor, the King of the undead, eagerly sits upon his throne.
WHERE ARE THEY?! He thunders at his servants, a young elf boy and a sickly looking human maid.
I know not, my Lord. They were due here two hours ago. The elf boy stammers.
Dralmor produces a whip and stands. If they are not here with my prize in the next hour, I will skin you alive.
The elf boy falls to his face. PL.. PLEASE DON'T HURT ME, MY LORD!
The human maid shakes in fear, with every word out of Dralmor's mouth, her clothes stained with blood from previous beatings.
Suddenly an armored man enters the throne room and rushes to kneel before Dralmor. My Lord, the assassins have arrived.
AND MY PRIZE?!
Unharmed and asleep as you ordered, My Lord.
Dralmor sits back down on his throne, calmly. Excellent, have the general come collect her master's reward.
At once, My Lord. The armored man flees the room.
You are saved once again, Grimfar.
Martha walks through to the throne and kneels before Dralmor. Your delivery as ordered, Lord Dralmor.
Dralmor produces a large shake of coins and toses it al Martha's knees. You have done me a great service, once again, give your master my compliments. I trust the woman was not hurt?
We caught her completely unaware and put her under the sleeping spell immediately.
And her caravan?
All slaughtered, not a single man, woman, nor child escaped us.
Excellent. Dralmor toses two more large shakes of coins to Martha. Consider that my parting gift, I will no longer have need of you or your master's services.
And the woman? Martha inquirers.
That is no longer any of your concern. You may leave.
Martha collects the three shakes of coins, stands and bows before leaving the room. As she passes Brenda, she gives her a discrete wink. Brenda walks with her around a corner, after turning the corner, Martha becomes a clear shimmering figure and ducks into a corridor. Brenda continues to a carriage and rides off. Meanwhile, Martha sneaks down the corridor to a dungeon. Finding the cell where the woman is being kept, she hides in a dark corner of the room. Soon the human maid enters the dungeon and looks around with a worried look. Martha looks around, to make sure no one has followed her, even casting life detect to be sure. When she is certain the maid is alone, she move quickly and covers the maid's mouth, putting a dagger to her throat.
Scream and you die. Marth whispers in the maid's ear. What are you doing here? she lightly uncovers the maid's mouth.
I...I came to free the Queen. The maid stutters in fear.
The Queen?! Queen of where?
Why, Queen Estiga of The Dragul Kingdom. The maid says.
Listen, well, little one, you do nothing, say nothing to no one of our meeting. Return to your normal duties and keep yourself out of trouble. I must report this immediately, to my master. Martha releases the maid and opens a gate and leaves.
However, before the maid can get out of the dungeon, Dralmor walks in. What are you doing here? Dralmor eyes the maid, noticing a key in her shaking hand. Ah, the noble savior of the Queen. Dralmor kicks the maid to the floor, baring his foot into her ribs. You will learn your place, little one, or die trying.
The shadow on the wall says it all, as cracks of a whip and the cries of the maid echo through the dungeon. Before too long the sound of a cell door opening can be heard and the limp, bloodied body of the maid is thrown in, and the cell door slammed behind her.
Stay in there and rot. Dralmor barks. Turning to the Queen's cell he casts another sleep spell on the Queen. And as for you, your time will soon come, Dragon Queen.
Dralmor leaves the dungeon and returns to the upper parts of his castle.
Dralmor, the fearsome and curl ruler of the north. What are his plans for the Queen? Find out in the next chapter. LONG LIVE THE QUEEN!
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The Dragon King, Book 1
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